Auto Flight

Question 1

AFDS (Autopilot Flight Director System) is controlled by:

Answer 1

• 3 FCCs (Flight Control Computers) - giving flight guidance to flight deck displays and command signals to control surface actuators.
• AFDS modes selected on MCP (Mode Control Panel)

Question 2

Auto throttle system is controlled by:

Answer 2

TMC (Thrust Management Computer) which positions thrust levers based on:

• Thrust limit selections on TMSP (Thrust Mode Select Panel)
• Mode and speed selections on the MCP

Question 3

What normally powers the left and center autopilots

Answer 3

L Main AC bus

Question 4

What normally powers the right autopilot

Answer 4

R Main AC bus

Question 5

When dose the center auto pilot switch to be powered by the STBY BAT

Answer 5

During auto land approach

Question 6

When will the command bars automatically appear

Answer 6

Go around switch pushed
Airspeed greater then 80 knots
Flaps not retracted

Question 7

If f/d switches are turned on on the ground what is the default modes selected

Answer 7

TO roll and pitch mode

Question 8

What is the default mode if FD switch turned on in flight

Answer 8

V/S for pitch
HDG HOLD for roll
*If autopilot is already engaged FD will select currently active modes

Question 9

When will the autopilot disengage

Answer 9

• Disengage switch on either control wheel
• Electric stab trim is used in single autopilot operation
• MCP autopilot disengage bar is moved down
• failure of the autopilot system

Question 10

What is cut off by the stab trim cutout switches

Answer 10

Hydraulic power for stabilizer trim